Scrap Metal Prices in Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in Lexington, Kentucky. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Unclean | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Aluminum Litho Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Aluminum Old Cast Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Chrome Wheels Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| UBC Scrap | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| CATV - Insulated Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2024-10-10 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 2023-03-06 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2019-07-30 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2019-07-30 |
| Aluminum Sheet Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2019-07-30 |
| Irony Aluminum Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 2019-07-30 |
Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Radiators Scrap | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Brass Scrap Dirty | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Dirty Auto Radiators Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 2019-07-30 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 2019-07-30 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.05 | 3.05 | 3.05 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.85 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 52% Recovery Scrap | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 3.15 | 3.15 | 3.15 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Copper Sheet Scrap | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 72% Recovery | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Starters Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Copper Radiators Scrap | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 2019-02-13 |
Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motherboards Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Appliances | 80 | 80 | 80 | USD/NT | 2025-06-03 |
Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron | 120 | 120 | 120 | USD/NT | 2026-01-30 |
| Torching Iron | 80 | 80 | 80 | USD/NT | 2023-10-20 |
Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Soft Lead Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2022-11-09 |
| Auto Batteries Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2019-07-30 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Stainless Steel Breakage | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2022-12-05 |
| 18/8 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2019-07-30 |
Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebar | 100 | 100 | 100 | USD/NT | 2026-01-30 |
| Torching Steel | 90 | 90 | 90 | USD/NT | 2026-01-30 |
| Unprepared Steel Scrap | 130 | 130 | 130 | USD/NT | 2026-01-30 |
| P&S Unprepared Scrap | 120 | 120 | 120 | USD/NT | 2025-12-19 |
| Busheling | 130 | 130 | 130 | USD/NT | 2025-06-03 |
| Plate & Structural Unprepared | 110 | 110 | 110 | USD/NT | 2025-05-06 |
| Plate & Structural Unprepared | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/NT | 2025-03-04 |
| Heavy Melt Scrap | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/NT | 2024-08-22 |
| #1 Unprepared Steel | 120 | 120 | 120 | USD/NT | 2024-03-05 |
| Appliances | 110 | 110 | 110 | USD/NT | 2024-03-05 |
| Unprepared Steel Scrap | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/NT | 2023-05-05 |
| Drums and Rotors | 160 | 160 | 160 | USD/NT | 2022-11-09 |
Zinc Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
| Zinc Scrap Dirty | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-01-30 |
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